Keep as a shooter K22 Outdoorsman or trade as collectible?
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Go ahead and give it a good cleaning. Then take new pictures outside in shaded light and we will be able to give
you a better assessment.
you a better assessment.
Green Frog
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My K22 came along about a decade after yours, in 1948. As others have said about theirs, “No, it’s not for sale!!” 
The K-22 Outdoorsman is one of my most favorite S&W models. Looking forward to the post-cleaning photos. Once you get her cleaned up and wiped down, my guess is that you will not be able to part with her. 
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Before making that decision I'd have to shoot it to see how I like it and what it can do.
It looks pretty nice, I'd hold up until it's cleaned up and re-photographed in proper lighting. Since you already have a good shooter, I may just put it aside in my vault and let it accumulate a little more appreciation. It's not eating anything, hang on to it.
Engine49guy
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Some minor finish issues and IMO the most common pre war K22 variation having the SS fs bead, small left side TM, two screw rear site (elevation + set screw) standard hammer, service stocks.
I'd shoot it and enjoy it.
I'd shoot it and enjoy it.
The k22 Outdoorsman shoots differently in my opinion. I shoot it better than my pre 17s. It might be a weight balance thing or even a aim small miss small type thing as the OD has noticeably smaller sights. Unless it's in perfect condition without a turnline through the bluing I would keep it.
Is that hammer and trigger blue or case hardened?
They are case hardened
JFK
Once they are wiped down, polished and waxed, the K-22 Outdorsman's Revolver is truly a work of art. Here are a few photos of one of mine...
This one (679290) is a little newer than yours, is wearing pre-war magna stocks, and has the humpback hammer.
Once they are wiped down, polished and waxed, the K-22 Outdorsman's Revolver is truly a work of art. Here are a few photos of one of mine...
This one (679290) is a little newer than yours, is wearing pre-war magna stocks, and has the humpback hammer.
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Green with envy over that one Richard. Time wise it's in that sweet spot for the desirable features.
I bought mine in 1968. Target hammer and trigger and stocks.. When it arrived after a yearlong wait I was going back to college. So into a drawer it went. Wound up never using it. It's as it was when it left the factory. Never even been cocked. So I guess it's a safe queen.
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Can you describe what products you use in your wipe down, polish, and wax, please? And, if the process includes a special technique? The end result you obtained in these pictures is astounding!
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That's a keeper !
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I'd save the high condition prewar outdoorsmen and postwar K22's as collectibles and find an M17 for a range gun.
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